Papers
24
Total Citations
957
H-Index
14
About
Samuel Mascarenhas is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and affective computing. His research has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how empathy, prosocial behavior, and emotional modeling can transform the way humans relate to robotic and virtual agents. His most influential work, "The Influence of Empathy in Human-Robot Relations" (2012), has garnered over 328 citations and remains a landmark contribution to the field, establishing empathy as a critical design principle for social robots. Alongside complementary studies on modeling empathy in robotic companions, Mascarenhas has built a robust theoretical and practical framework for creating artificial agents capable of meaningful, emotionally responsive interactions. His research has evolved to address increasingly complex social dynamics, including group behavior in human-robot teams, prosociality in collaborative settings, and the nuanced role of trust when robots make mistakes. His 2020 scoping review on prosocial design further demonstrates his ability to synthesize broad research landscapes. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 900, Mascarenhas's scholarship has significantly shaped how researchers and designers approach the development of socially intelligent robots capable of genuine, sustained human connection.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1The influence of empathy in human–robot relations328 citations · 2012
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- 3Modelling Empathy in Social Robotic Companions86 citations · 2012
- 4Group-based Emotions in Teams of Humans and Robots83 citations · 2018
- 5Using Empathy to Improve Human-Robot Relationships67 citations · 2011
- 6Exploring Prosociality in Human-Robot Teams44 citations · 2019
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- 8Exploring the Impact of Fault Justification in Human-Robot Trust41 citations · 2018
- 9The Power to Persuade: a study of Social Power in Human-Robot Interaction25 citations · 2019
- 10Closing the loop25 citations · 2010